pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: strongly marked : decided

a pronounced dislike

pronouncedly

prə-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē  -ˈnau̇n(t)st-lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• catchy
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• remarkable
• showy
• splashy
• striking

Examples of pronounced in a Sentence

He walked with a pronounced limp.

The symptoms of the disease have become steadily more pronounced.

Recent Examples on the Web

The report highlights that without adequate energy storage solutions and backup resources, the risk of blackouts will become more pronounced, especially during periods of high consumption. —Barry Moline, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

Delphi murder trial: Libby's blood was likely mixed with her tears, expert says When Allen was cut off from his wife, Westcott said, his depression became more pronounced and escalated into psychosis. —Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024

If anything, this clash of styles has become more pronounced at the end of the campaign. —Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024

When my skin looks hydrated and glowy, my complexion is more even, and my hyperpigmentation looks less pronounced. —Shalwah Evans, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1728, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pronounced

adjective

pro·​nounced prə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 

: very noticeable

walk with a pronounced limp

pronouncedly

-ˈnau̇n(t)-səd-lē

adverb